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Mr. Blue Sky; A Week in Darwin
Nov. 30th, 2024 11:59 pmThe past week has been spent in tropical Darwin helping my dear friend Lara move into an apartment. This is my third visit in recent years to said city and the third time I've found myself in such a situation. Of course, the difference this time is it's our apartment, which comes with it's own name, Mr. Blue Sky. The name was a memory burnt into my brain from a couple of years ago during a visit; a dry season sunshine and after just visiting the Territory's famous "jumping crocodiles", the song by Electric Light Orchestra seemed perfectly appropriate. Also appropriate was the decision to snaffle a username on the new Blue Sky Social Media platform for the apartment; MrBlueSkyDarwin, a home for the adventures that occur from said home. Of course, LJ/DW remains my primary 'blogging platform, as it has been for over twenty years, as it remains the best for the longer, reflective journal of life.
The actual house-moving itself was a relatively simple and quick affair, helped out by Lara's workmates and Zane, who seriously is the most muscular person I have met in real life. Lara's almost-spartan approach to belongings and many hands made it all very light work, especially given the opportunity to get a few new and larger items delivered. Cocoa the rabbit settled in very quickly and was very pleased with the extra floor space for his domain. Of course, a week in Lara's company inevitably means a few nights out. Not only did I have a wonderful opportunity to catch up with neighbours Jacqueline and Raja at the Cavanagh, but Lara and I also had the opportunity to eat at Moorish (Spanish/Moorocan, really quite flavoursome, lovely setting), and Junoo (cheap and cheerful setting, cheery and friendly food, and absolutely superb, first class, food).
It is, of course, a bittersweet moment to be composing this as I head back to Melbourne. There is some sense of acceptance in my return and even a great deal of desire, for I love old Melbourne town. It has been an excellent week away in the company of my dear friend, even if I did spend the overwhelming majority of time dedicated to work and study duties. Most importantly, I think my assistance at a critical moment has made a dream for Lara come true. That, in itself, brings a reward of great happiness to me and, of course, I will be back as soon as I can.
The actual house-moving itself was a relatively simple and quick affair, helped out by Lara's workmates and Zane, who seriously is the most muscular person I have met in real life. Lara's almost-spartan approach to belongings and many hands made it all very light work, especially given the opportunity to get a few new and larger items delivered. Cocoa the rabbit settled in very quickly and was very pleased with the extra floor space for his domain. Of course, a week in Lara's company inevitably means a few nights out. Not only did I have a wonderful opportunity to catch up with neighbours Jacqueline and Raja at the Cavanagh, but Lara and I also had the opportunity to eat at Moorish (Spanish/Moorocan, really quite flavoursome, lovely setting), and Junoo (cheap and cheerful setting, cheery and friendly food, and absolutely superb, first class, food).
It is, of course, a bittersweet moment to be composing this as I head back to Melbourne. There is some sense of acceptance in my return and even a great deal of desire, for I love old Melbourne town. It has been an excellent week away in the company of my dear friend, even if I did spend the overwhelming majority of time dedicated to work and study duties. Most importantly, I think my assistance at a critical moment has made a dream for Lara come true. That, in itself, brings a reward of great happiness to me and, of course, I will be back as soon as I can.
